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Delarage

(2,182 posts)
Wed Jul 13, 2022, 09:48 AM Jul 2022

Day 3 of my COVID update

So far (and for me) it started like a combo of flu and allergies (some minor aches/runny nose). Now it's more like just allergies---but I do get tired. I still do stuff around the house, but definitely not energetic. No loss of taste/smell.

The weird thing is that I feel like I'm super stuffed up, but nothing but water/saline comes out when I do my sinus rinse (Neil Med--I love it for colds), so not sure what that is all about. And my nose is definitely runny, so some drainage and periodic coughing/throat clearing. But nothing too bad.

My temp tends to run a little low (97 is typical) but it got as high as 99.4. Back to 97 today.



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Day 3 of my COVID update (Original Post) Delarage Jul 2022 OP
I hope that the back to normal temp, continues wendyb-NC Jul 2022 #1
Thank you! Delarage Jul 2022 #7
Sounds good. Have you considered Covid meds? Hortensis Jul 2022 #2
Sounds good so far, Delarage. Have you considered Covid meds? Hortensis Jul 2022 #3
I'm not eligible Delarage Jul 2022 #5
Well, considering what's high risk, that's good. Hortensis Jul 2022 #8
Glad you're on the milder end of the possible symptoms and hope you feel better soon! woodsprite Jul 2022 #4
Progress is good Delarage Jul 2022 #6
Take care of yourself and be careful LetMyPeopleVote Jul 2022 #9

wendyb-NC

(3,250 posts)
1. I hope that the back to normal temp, continues
Wed Jul 13, 2022, 10:13 AM
Jul 2022

The other symptoms sound like a drag. There are always the things to do around the house. It makes them difficult when you're under the weather.

Take it easy, and rest, drink plenty of fluids, and eat what your body craves, or what you like best. Sending good thoughts of wellness your way.

Delarage

(2,182 posts)
7. Thank you!
Wed Jul 13, 2022, 01:11 PM
Jul 2022

I have been indulging in some "guilty pleasure" food-wise! I figure I feel bad enough, I deserve it. Beyond that, rest & hydration are my main focus

Hortensis

(58,785 posts)
2. Sounds good. Have you considered Covid meds?
Wed Jul 13, 2022, 10:20 AM
Jul 2022

When I think Covid, the risk of associated damage comes to mind.

Hortensis

(58,785 posts)
3. Sounds good so far, Delarage. Have you considered Covid meds?
Wed Jul 13, 2022, 10:20 AM
Jul 2022

When I think Covid, the risk of associated damage comes to mind. But, as said, keep resting, etc.

Delarage

(2,182 posts)
5. I'm not eligible
Wed Jul 13, 2022, 01:01 PM
Jul 2022

I don't think. I'm not in a high-risk category. Plus, I'm not sure about the drugs themselves. I haven't had any major symptoms (yet, thank God and knock on wood). Hopefully there won't be any long-term affects.

Hortensis

(58,785 posts)
8. Well, considering what's high risk, that's good.
Wed Jul 13, 2022, 02:36 PM
Jul 2022

I likely would be, so was reading about other available medications, and it's not at all simple is it? Paxlovid rebound now , though Fauci said it did what it was supposed to do even if he did feel much worse for a while.

woodsprite

(11,854 posts)
4. Glad you're on the milder end of the possible symptoms and hope you feel better soon!
Wed Jul 13, 2022, 12:14 PM
Jul 2022

Our son tested positive Monday at a "test to treat" facility here in NCC Delaware. They said the only ones getting the COVID meds are those personally in a high risk category. I thought maybe since he lives with me and I'm high risk (diabetes, just finished cancer treatment) and his GF is high risk (diabetes, autoimmune issues) that he might qualify. Instructions to him were to mask-up in the house (and for us to mask up if he's around us), keep a safe distance from others in the household, and take Tylenol for fever and Mucinex-D or Coricidin HBP for the runny/stuffy nose and minor cough. We're all vaxed and boosted. His fever seemed to break today even without meds so hoping it doesn't go back up tonight. He's hoping to be back at work on Saturday. Work told him that he could go back after 5 days with a mask if fever-free and symptoms were diminishing.

Hubby is concerned about the house ventilation/ac system. He bought a pack of filters to replace them every or every other day until we're all in the clear. Not looking forward to son going on a cruise in August with his GF and her family.

Delarage

(2,182 posts)
6. Progress is good
Wed Jul 13, 2022, 01:08 PM
Jul 2022

Glad he's feeling better, too. My work said the same thing--I'll go back Monday with a mask. I feel like I should be good by then. But I am using this time to rest...

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